STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse gave Ellie Simmonds some kind words of wisdom as she became emotional following the live show. The Paralympian, 27, danced a Quickstep to Peppy and George b…
Her mum and dad, Steve and Val admitted they were worried at first when she told them about her plans.
He praised her daughter's passion and added: "Eleanor has been uncompromising in her belief in herself and who she is. “Doing so and continuing to behave in the honest and open way that she does is a constant source of pride for us.”
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